Dear all,
a week ago I got my "new" toy, a Medion MDSP150 (better known as Sagem mys-7).
A nice device with Windows Mobile 2003 for smartphones, with external navigation. I changed the navigation software and found that the power management did not work well with the new navi software.
The display timeout set in the power management of the phone overrides the display settings of the navi software, so the display turn off during navigation. Annoying.
As it is also not very conveniant to change the power settings of the phone before using the navigation I started looking for a solution.
There are in fact two ways to look at.
First you can write a software that changes the power management keys in the registry to "display allways on", starts the navi software and changes the registry keys back after exiting the navi software.
Second you can disable the smartphone power management so the display will be always on and write a software that is assigned to a key that turns the display off.
I found several possible solutions on the net, but non did work for my device.
So I wrote a displayoff.exe and post it here, for those who can use it.
The cab file installs to %install% and creates a shortcut. The best way to use it is to use the great freeware "Right.Tweaker" and assign displayoff.exe to the right key. Works great for me.
Screenshot of Right.Tweak and DisplayOff cab file attached.
Have fun ...
marxx
Only for devices processor Rockchip PX5, MCU - S32F0
Mod Pie 9.0 (10 fake android) Android PX5 S32F0 RK3368
Not suitable for those who have a real 10 android installed. Install the Device Info HW application in Google Market and look at the API level. 28 API - 9 android, 29 API - 10 android.
Please excuse me. I'm bad at spelling in english. I use the translator Google. I rarely answer questions in private messages and on the forum. Sorry.How to find out if your device is suitable for this forum thread? You can see of the device in Settings - About device :
There are 2 types of firmware for installation, with different installed MCU versions - the first type of firmware is more common with an installed MCU that starts with letters and numbers - S32F0_XinRC, S32F0_ZIQI, S32F0_LingYun, S32F0_Leima, S32F0_yunht and other compatible MCUs (you need to find out) and the second type of firmware for the installed MCU - S32F0_yuemao and others (you need to find out). To find out what version of the MCU you have installed, go to the Settings - About device application and look at the line with the MCU name.
LITE Firmware mod for the first type of installed MCU - S32F0_XinRC, S32F0_ZIQI, S32F0_LingYun, S32F0_Leima, S32F0_yunht and others
The instruction in the archive of the LITE version of the firmware was updated on March 28, 2022
What's added:
Full ROOT access (SuperSU)
Added PlanetsPack live wallpapers
ESFileExplorer, RootExplorer programs.
New application for system settings - Settings Mod.
Two modified launchers with the ability to configure them in Mod Settings - Mod Settings - Launcher Settings.
Added in Mod Settings - Mod Settings - Statusbar Settings
a) Make the Status Bar semi-transparent
b) Clock settings in the StatusBar
c) Gradient StatusBar.
Added in Mod Settings - General Settings - Developer options
Many other changes and additions.
Installation:
1. Unzip the archive Update_lite_Malay_Mod_S32F0_XinRC.rar
2. Write the files ZQ_PX5C_UPDATE_lite_Malay_Mod_S32F0_XinRC.zip and Mod_Installer.apk to a USB flash drive (preferably formatted in FAT32)
3. Insert the USB flash drive into the loaded system in the device.
4. Install the Mod_Installer.apk application from a USB flash drive using any file manager.
5. Launch the Mod Installer application.
6. Click on the "INSTALL MOD RECOVERY" button and wait for the end of the process.
7. The device will automatically reboot into Recovery and the firmware installation will begin.
8. After the end, you will be asked to remove the USB flash drive - pull it out and you will be taken to Recovery.
9. With the help of short-term finger presses on the screen, we go down to the item "Wipe data / factory reset"
10. Hold your finger on this item for a long time until we get to another menu. There we press "YES". All data will be deleted and reset to factory settings.
11. Click on the item "Reboot system now"
12. The device will reboot. This completes the installation.
13. The first download will take a long time!
If the sound does not work for you, then you need to go to Settings and specify your sound type - with or without DSP.
The instruction in the archive was updated on March 28, 2022
Download: https://disk.yandex.ru/d/_VHEwJvIPuZjKQ
Mirror: https://mega.nz/file/k04jgbTb#qRrhtDylG7gWu51UfKiN8jRDl7VK4L7llkLm82gG8zw
Not suitable for those who have a real 10 android installed. Install the Device Info HW application in Google Market and look at the API level. 28 API - 9 android, 29 API - 10 android.
LITE Firmware mod for the second type of installed MCU - S32F0_yuemao and others
The instruction in the archive of the LITE version of the firmware was updated on March 28, 2022
What's added:
Full ROOT access (SuperSU)
Added PlanetsPack live wallpapers
ESFileExplorer, RootExplorer programs.
New application for system settings - Settings Mod.
Two modified launchers with the ability to configure them in Mod Settings - Mod Settings - Launcher Settings.
Added in Mod Settings - Mod Settings - Statusbar Settings
a) Make the Status Bar semi-transparent
b) Clock settings in the StatusBar
c) Gradient StatusBar.
Added in Mod Settings - General Settings - Developer options
Many other changes and additions.
Installation:
1. Unzip the archive Update_lite_Malay_Mod_S32F0_yuemao.rar
2. Write the files ZQ_PX5C_UPDATE_lite_Malay_Mod_S32F0_yuemao.zip and Mod_Installer.apk to a USB flash drive (preferably formatted in FAT32)
3. Insert the USB flash drive into the loaded system in the device.
4. Install the Mod_Installer.apk application from a USB flash drive using any file manager.
5. Launch the Mod Installer application.
6. Click on the "INSTALL MOD RECOVERY" button and wait for the end of the process.
7. The device will automatically reboot into Recovery and the firmware installation will begin.
8. After the end, you will be asked to remove the USB flash drive - pull it out and you will be taken to Recovery.
9. With the help of short-term finger presses on the screen, we go down to the item "Wipe data / factory reset"
10. Hold your finger on this item for a long time until we get to another menu. There we press "YES". All data will be deleted and reset to factory settings.
11. Click on the item "Reboot system now"
12. The device will reboot. This completes the installation.
13. The first download will take a long time!
If the sound does not work for you, then you need to go to Settings and specify your sound type - with or without DSP.
The instruction in the archive was updated on March 28, 2022
Download: https://disk.yandex.ru/d/qaCFAY7qlxNsAQ
Mirror: https://mega.nz/file/9tJyWSKA#EdaMXvKH-CXgQXwt0eJbGrxGr83PE-t16SRMAaw4edo
Doesn't fit anyone with a real 10 android !!!
DSP Programs - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...0-rk3368-with-android-9.4194651/post-84182975
FULL Firmware Version Information:
Video :
What's added to the full version:
Root access (SuperSU)
Six completely modified launchers with the ability to view tags for music listening (any music app), bluetooth music and radio stations (not in all launchers).
The ability to customize Launchers (enable, disable unnecessary functions in the settings) and weather settings in them and display the speed via GPS.
4 types of screen savers with analog and digital clocks, with the ability to display GPS speed, weather, music listening tags (any music application),
Bluetooth music and radio stations from the Radio app. Full customization of screensavers - color, font, disable unnecessary functions, your car logo, etc. In the settings.
Change splash screen - hold your finger in the center of the screen for 3-5 seconds - the view will change. Other screensavers are in the OEM app.
Changed the volume bar and reduced its disappearance time. It is also fully configurable in Settings Mod - Mod settings - Sound settings.
Fully customizable panel status with the ability to enable and disable buttons and icons in it in the settings and it is possible to completely disable it.
Reload key added to the status bar.
Added buttons "Screensaver", "Music", "Navigation", "Bluetooth Music" in the status bar (can be enabled or disabled in the settings).
The screensaver runs in all programs, there is an Application Whitelist in Mod Settings where you can specify applications where the screensaver will not start.
Added a list of applications in the Settings Mod, where you can specify autostart after sleep.
Added equalizer ViperFX (if you have a device with DSP, then it does not work)
Changed Bluetooth Music app.
Music and Radio applications have been completely changed. You can install standard applications from the OEM application.
You can execute your scripts in the System /etc/Init.d folder
Added online radio PCRadio
Settings Mod - MOD Settings - System settings - added automatic screen brightness by GPS.
Added four customizable buttons to screensavers to launch your programs.
- Long press on the button - select the application.
- Short press on the button - start the application.
Added the ability to automatically adjust sound based on GPS speed.
Located in Settings Mod - MOD Settings - Sound settings - Auto volume control by GPS.
Added the ability to set pop-up messages about playing Music, Radio, Bluetooth music and PCRadio.
Located in Settings Mod - MOD Settings - System Settings - Popup Settings.
Fixed GPS work.
- Improved location accuracy.
- With a cold start - satellites are located in 40-70 seconds.
- With a hot start (after sleep or reboot) - instantly.
Anyone who had problems with USB ports or missing WiFi - fixed.
USB and WiFi initialization occurs after full system boot and after sleep.
New method and settings of the whitelist of programs to run after sleep (located in Settings Mod - Mod Settings - System Settings)
New whitelist for programs in which the screensaver will not start (located in Settings Mod - Mod Settings - Screensaver Settings)
You can now set the time for showing music and radio notifications in Settings Mod from 1 to 10 seconds.
You can change the DPI of the screen. Range from 260dpi to 160dpi (default standard 220). Located - Settings Mod - Mod Settings - System Settings.
More flexible graphic equalizer settings are in Settings Mod - Mod Settings - Sound Settings.
Settings Mod - Mod Settings - Car - added GPS fix (enabled by default).
Redesigned regular widgets for managing Music, Radio, Bluetooth music, etc.
Added 5 attempts to initialize WiFi every 20 seconds with checking network availability
Added forced inclusion of disabled WiFi SSIDs, the GU for some reason periodically sets the Disable status of the working SSID and does not automatically connect.
Added display of RDS Radio in the screensaver and in some launchers.
There are a lot of other additions and fixes.
Installation:
We must download the LITE version, read the instructions in the archive along with the firmware, install the LITE version and check its work on your device, if everything suits you and you want more functions and changes in the firmware, then we do everything that is written in the instructions for the LITE version ...
A mini update to version 1.1.1 has been released (2 mb) from 5 February 2021
Fixed the work of online applications such as Spotify.
In Settings Mod - Settings related to sound - added a settings item - List of applications that have problems with sound (you need to add your players there, in which the sound does not work correctly, disappears when rewinding, the next track or after sleep)
OTA (Internet) update to version 1.1.5 (FULL version) of May 15, 2021
(NEW) Android base from 08 March 2021
(NEW) Hardware buttons control alternative players without starting the radio
(NEW) New launcher with Day and Night support - Launcher 10 android with support for managing standard Radio, Music, Bluetooth applications
(NEW) Support Day and Night in Mod Settings, Settings, Factory Settings, Basic Settings.
(NEW) Added an application for voice calling contacts from the bluetooth application - MTCDialer (Voice Dialer) - launch Voice Dialer and for example say "<Contact Name>" from the bluetooth application.
(NEW) Support for voice call of contacts from Google Assistant (your contacts from your Google account must be synchronized) - for example, say "Call <Contact Name>"
(NEW) Added alternative True Contact dialer to sync and call your contacts from google account.
(NEW) Added new screensaver with clock and date only. Located in the OEM application - ScreenClock__black
(NEW) In Settings MOD - Settings Mod - System Settings - Autostart applications after sleep / reboot - Disable the regular autostart mechanism for Radio, Music, BT after sleep and boot.
(NEW) In settings MOD - Settings Mod - System settings - Auto screen brightness by GPS - Enable control of the system theme depending on the time of day. (must be enabled auto brightness screen by GPS)
(NEW) In settings MOD - Settings Mod - System settings - Auto screen brightness by GPS - Day and night mode - you can specify it yourself Automatically, Always night, always day (must be disabled - Enable system theme control depending on the time of day)
Very, very many other fixes and additions (the firmware has been redone by 80 percent)
Video:
Possible problems :
The serial number is replaced by: Unknown or 1234
Solution :
To get your serial number, try:
1. Connect to Wi-Fi (you can create a WiFi hotspot in your phone and connect to it).
2. Make bluetooth pairing to your phone.
The serial number is generated by the MAC addresses of the WiFi and bluetooth modules.
3. Reboot after that the device 1 or 2 times!
You can reboot in the Settings Mod and click on the circle icon in the upper right corner. The reboot menu will appear.
Check if the serial number appears.
The Bluetooth application says that there is no license.
Solution :
1. Connect the device to WiFi to the WiFi access point of your phone, check whether the Internet is working on the device, for example, launch a browser and see if the Internet is working there.
2. Reboot. You can reboot in the Settings Mod and click on the circle icon in the upper right corner. The reboot menu will appear.
3. After rebooting, connect to the internet. Go to the bluetooth application and try to press the buttons there or click on the inscription where it is written that there is no activation.
Sound does not work or shows I2C error on every reboot
Solution :
Your DSP is incorrectly configured in the factory settings.
Go to Settings Mod - Settings related to the car - Engineering menu (password 0000)
and set up the DSP there.
My settings (you may have other settings !!!)
1. DSP Settings - Audio IC Type - BU37033 Series
2. Application Settings - Ess DSP or ROHM DSP
The work on the full version of the firmware mod is completed, the first release of version 1.0 is made. Please read the information under the spoiler "FULL Firmware Version Information:"
I ask you to excuse me in advance if I don’t often answer in the topic, since I’m physically not enough for all the time and I ask you to understand me! And we will help other users if you know the answers to questions!
Thanks @Malaysk. As Beta tester I am testing your ROM since some weeks on my Erisin (Leima MCU) and everything is fine!
Awesome. I have one of these units and very eager to test. However, I have some questions I hope a user can anser:
1. I have no original software for backup. Is it available somewhere in case this doesn't work?
MCU: S32F0_XinRC-18-W_20200812-09:08_HD1_7708_D_FF_C8
APP: PX5C_C54_HA1_Xrc2-10-EN_2020-06-05-1726
2. If I take the power off of it, will it remember equalizer sound settings?
3. I always get a popup that my usb device want access. I can check a box to remember the setting, but after each boot it asks again... Is this solved?
4. Steering wheel controls programmable?
Thanks.
Hi Everyone
I've got the MCU down here, but i can't understand what Firmware i have to install, first or second?
Thanks!
Installed... thank you for the great work you have done. I have a problem with my canbus (ft-ss-05) now not available in the settings and those available lack the functions. Why are there no canbus models compared to the original Rom?
Jarninho said:
Awesome. I have one of these units and very eager to test. However, I have some questions I hope a user can anser:
1. I have no original software for backup. Is it available somewhere in case this doesn't work?
MCU: S32F0_XinRC-18-W_20200812-09:08_HD1_7708_D_FF_C8
APP: PX5C_C54_HA1_Xrc2-10-EN_2020-06-05-1726
2. If I take the power off of it, will it remember equalizer sound settings?
3. I always get a popup that my usb device want access. I can check a box to remember the setting, but after each boot it asks again... Is this solved?
4. Steering wheel controls programmable?
Thanks.
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I try to answer to your questions.
1) You need a "backup" only of the Android Part. The MCU is untouched by this ROM. You need the reinstall the original SW. I don't know if this is straight away, after the Custom ROM installation. In any case, Here you will find several original firmware, search for the one for you unit:
https://yadi.sk/d/lBxQipoetfkMLw
You can find also a thread here: https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=973677&st=0
2) If you remove the fixed +B, typically all the settings should be lost. I am not sure about the equalizer.
3) This happened also to me before I had installed the Malaysk ROM. It is a bug of the original FW. With the Malaysk ROM this issue is gone.
4) Only resistive for the moment, as the original FW one.
Installed, works amazing, I have only a big issue: using spotify, when i play next manually with swc (resistive) the song changes, but i have no audio, i need to press pause then play to get audio again... If the songs changes automatically after reaching the end no issue...
No one tested the ROM with YUNHT MCU?
What happen if i flash it? don't want to brick the unit
royalhawk2002 said:
I try to answer to your questions.
1) You need a "backup" only of the Android Part. The MCU is untouched by this ROM. You need the reinstall the original SW. I don't know if this is straight away, after the Custom ROM installation. In any case, Here you will find several original firmware, search for the one for you unit:
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Thanks for all your help (and getting this organised).
Unfortunately I don’t see any xinrc roms there. But I’m too curious not to try. The confirmation checkbox for usb has been bugging me a lot.
I’ll try soon and report. Fingers crossed!
Great work! My unit has a 800x480 display, will the custom ROM work just as well?
Does this rom works with the same radio PX5 MCU S32F0 RK3368 with Android 10?
ilciumbia said:
Great work! My unit has a 800x480 display, will the custom ROM work just as well?
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I don't think that the display will be correct, it works well at a resolution of 1024X600
lucktechnician said:
Does this rom works with the same radio PX5 MCU S32F0 RK3368 with Android 10?
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You have installed, I think a fake 10 android, in fact it's 9 android.
DarkJackal87 said:
No one tested the ROM with YUNHT MCU?
What happen if i flash it? don't want to brick the unit
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Very many different MCUs from different manufacturers! We need to check.
Hi Malaysk,
Thanks for the reply! so i shall wait? It's my only head unit so i really don't want to risk to brick it
post out of topic
Which one will work for me?
Malaysk said:
I don't think that the display will be correct, it works well at a resolution of 1024X600
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Rats! Is there a way to backup my current firmware so that if anything goes wrong I can go back?
did some testing today. Fcc launcher works. I miss the nice volume bar of the old roms. Where can I setup the delay for sleep mode? .Radio will not turn off.
uvs1313de said:
did some testing today. Fcc launcher works. I miss the nice volume bar of the old roms. Where can I setup the delay for sleep mode? .Radio will not turn off.
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These radio works differently from MCU MTCD based one with regards to the sleep philosophy. The are going in stand by and they will completely switch off only when the car battery goes under 12 volt. This is done to have a fast boot
Inviato dal mio SM-N970F utilizzando Tapatalk
really a great job installed without problems everything much smoother and faster I was wondering if it was possible an automatic dark mode on the whole system as it happens on smartphones for all apps to solve the problem of reflections in the car the apps would be more visible thanks a lot of compliments
Hi,
"DEMO VERSION" is still displayed after installing the software How do I remove it?
AppSwitcher SWC (Steering Wheel Control) app launcher
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Stay focused on the street and don't touch the head units display to switch between apps.
Support the development of this free app via
ko-fi.com/appswitcher
Please note: This app is developed and tested only on Junsun V1 Pro with MTK825X AND MT8667 CPU. You can test on other devices and let me know if it works...
One user reported usage on Xtrons unit - so give it a try.
User Interface:
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Covered features:
- allow to select an app to start without the need to jump from app to app.
- one button press to switch between last used navigation app and last used media app.
- support usage of multiple navigation apps.
- works with pre-installed apps like Radio and apps added by the user.
- start the last used media app automatically.
- long button press to cancel (if dialog is shown) or to jump to home screen.
- reactivate accessibility service of Automate and start initial Automate Flow
- enable/disable DuraSpeed
- change system property to make Android status bar visible (work as on other Android devices)
- automatic screen dimming based on sunset / sunrise information
- allows to start the (Junsun) equalizer app
- Supports Mtk8257 and 8667 devices. Thank you @Jetblack31 for your testing engagement on 8667.
Feedback on the web
Unfortunately the author only picks up one specific aspect of the app.
Testers are welcome! I need YOUR help and your feedback. Don't be a stranger!
Please install both apps because 'AppSwitcher Starter' is just used to start the App Switcher Service. Find installation instruction in 3rd post.
FAQ
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...sun-and-similar-devices.4435555/post-86825555
version 2.7.5
Fixed bugs:
- AppSwitcher detected itself as current foreground app and suggests all apps including the one which is behind the AppSwitcher dialog
version 2.7.4
Whats new:
- new setting "Dialog\Equalizer" which allows to show a button to open the head units equalizer
- fixed dialog flickering. It's not required anymore to enable "Others\Disable navi start activity" to avoid flickering of the dialog
version 2.7.3
Whats new:
- sound on key press (can be disabled in "Dialog" settings section)
- added "Restore LTE connection" which helps to re-establish 4G connection after sleep. Only for MTK825X devices.
- "On button press log entry" and "Long button press log entry" can be emptied, no dummy entries are required. E.g. if users with can box only want to configure "Short button press log entry".
- several stability/reliability optimizations, better dialog performance (especially directly after reboot of MTK825X devices)
Fixed bugs:
- uninstalling a selected media/navigation app leads to crash of AppSwitcher
- the dialog may skip entries on subsequent keystrokes after SWC key gets pressed quickly several times
version 2.7
Whats new:
- new setting "Screen\Landscape overlay" which forces all apps to run in landscape orientation. This fixes the appearance issue of Spotify (and other apps like Tidal and Apcoa Flow) after disabling "Screen\Forced fullscreen system property".
- "Apps and activities\Set media apps/activities" offers all exported activities, now. This allows to start a specific screen of your app.
- optimized switch dialog performance and countdown sync.
- adjusted color of settings button
- optimized app starts (actively by user and after countdown)
- "Dialog\Grayscale app icons" is enabled by default (after fresh installation)
- run of media app gets skipped if SWC button gets pressed. Only relevant if "Autostart\Delay (seconds) before start of media app" is set.
- click on AppSwitcher status bar notification opens settings screen
- code cleansing and other code optimizations/simplifications
Fixed bugs:
- App crashes when settings are changed after service is stopped
- Dialog does not disappear when user clicks on settings button
- set delay of media activity freezes app start
version 2.6.25alpha
What's new:
- fixes bug: "Forced fullscreen system property" not applied. Only relevant for Mtk8257 devices
Please uninstall previous version before installing. Thank you for reporting this bug.
- new dialog setting "Grayscale app icons"
version 2.6.24alpha
What's new:
- supports sleep mode
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-devices-incl-autostart.4435555/post-88168463
- enabled GPS provider if coarse location can't get retrieved
- added "always show launcher on 2nd position
- reorganized settings menu
- several bug fixes and improvements
- re-coded permission checks and self authorization
- implemented fix to avoid crash on older Android versions while retrieving location
- reworked screen dimming
- optimized log reader and derivation of current foreground app
version 2.6
What's new:
- added display dimming feature. Tap on title of dialog to show the button to switch between the modes: no dimming, always and automatic
- added option to start media app twice which can fix issues if media app stuck on launch
- several bug fixes and code improvements
Please note: If installation fails, uninstall AppSwitcher first and try again.
version 2.1
Whats new:
- allow to disable 'Smart list' and use a static list instead. Manual re-order by user possible.
- delay before last used media app gets started automatically
- minor bug fixes but massive code changes to realize the new features.
Please clear app storage or uninstall previous version to avoid force close if you currently use version <= 1.9. Sorry for that!
version 1.9
Whats new:
- added setting to disable forced fullscreen for non-stock apps. Please reboot the system after changing the setting
version 1.8
Whats new:
- last used navigation app was not offered as 1st navigation app in all circumstances
version 1.7
Whats new:
- added option to enable Automate Accessibility Service on service start
- added option to start Automate Flow on service start
- performance optimizations by moving tasks to background class
version 1.5
Whats new:
- added option to disable DuraSpeed (see FAQ)
- distance between app icons unified to give UI a cleaner look (see screenshot in 1st post)
- fixed screen flickering when manually scroll on / touching the UI
- some smaller code optimizations
version 1.4
Whats new:
- bug fix: touching the ui leaves last entry in the dark.
- bug fix: setting screen not updating after change of 'short button press log entry'
- performance optimization: evaluation of concrete log entry moved to background class.
version 1.3
Whats new:
- bug fix: current navigation app offered to select although it already runs in foreground.
- new clean b/w UI. Degree of graying adjustable via settings.
- shows clock which can be disabled via settings.
- considering "push down" of SWC button (setting 'on button press log entry') which allows to leave the dialog with long press although delay is set to a short time period.
- minor bug fixes and code optimizations
Please clear app storage or uninstall previous version to avoid force close. Sorry for that!
version 1.2
Whats new:
- bug fix: In rare cases the app closes while dialog is still present. After this the app doesn't come up again.
version 1.1 alpha
Whats new:
- cleaner settings menu
- swipe on dialog or tap outside of app icons to show button for settings
- performance improvements
Please clear app storage or uninstall previous version to avoid force close. Sorry for that!
Installation/configuration on Junsun V1 pro:
I know real men don't need to read manuals but have a look before asking stupid questions. ;-)
- Install both! apps ('AppSwitcher' and 'AppSwitcher Starter')
- Enable automatic start of navigation app in factory settings and let your device reboot
- Open app 'AppSwitcher' and select your navigation and multimedia apps'
- Set 'AppSwitcher Starter' as navigation app:
- Configure one button of steering wheel to start navigation app (if not already done)
- Optional, if you're using not the stock launcher: Add 'AppSwitcher Starter' to autorun. This will start AppSwitcher even if the head unit misses to start the navigation app after sleep. This step is optional and shouldn't be required.
--> Basic configuration completed
Further settings
Run media app on service start:
Last used media app will be started as soon as 'AppSwitcher Service' gets started. Exception: Another media app or navigation app is already in foreground.
FAQ
Post in thread 'AppSwitcher - smart SWC launcher (for Junsun and similar devices)' https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...sun-and-similar-devices.4435555/post-86825555
Is it for 8227L chipset mtk devices ?
Anton TNT said:
Is it for 8227L chipset mtk devices ?
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It is not tied to a specific chipset. The app reads the device log to identify if the steering wheel button was pushed.
So you could check that with a device log reader app like Logcat.
On Junsun devices you can find a entry with TAG 'MainUI' and message 'nDealPkey = = xxx' for each button press in the log.
I'm asking that because Junsun has similar boards like mine ALPS device with AC8227L chipset.
Added video of alpha app version to first post.
Added APKs (1st post) and installation/configuration instruction (3rd post) .
New version 1.1 alpha available. Please download from 1st post. Major changes are listed in 2nd post.
Please excuse my scepticism.
How can we make sure that your application is safe?
1. The application is not on Google Play.
2. The code is not open source.
3. You have no link to a repository.
Other than that, great idea keep up the good work.
A functionality for trying to connect to the latest wifi hotspot, or to try all previous used networks?
Pylotis said:
Please excuse my scepticism.
How can we make sure that your application is safe?
1. The application is not on Google Play.
2. The code is not open source.
3. You have no link to a repository.
Other than that, great idea keep up the good work.
A functionality for trying to connect to the latest wifi hotspot, or to try all previous used networks?
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Thank you for your feedback. You're right but I just started with Android app development recently. Github will come, PlayStore maybe never. In meantime feel free to use an (online) decompiler as you would have to do for a lot of apps provided here on Xda. On the other side be sure the Chinese pre-installed enought risky stuff on the head units.
I thought about the possibility to trigger system scan for wifi networks to get the internet connection faster.
FAQ
Why is the starter a separate apk?
Junsun head units check if the navigation app package is already in foreground. If that's the case home screen gets displayed. If we set 'AppSwitcher' as navigation app it would not stay in foreground. Here the relevant coding of MainUI:
What does the different log listener log entries mean?
AppSwitcher is listening to different log messages of the Android system log. We need not the enter the whole message, a substring is sufficient. But we need to consider spaces.
- Short button press log entry
The most important log entry. If this gets recognized the AppSwitcher dialog gets opened or the next app to start gets highlighted.
On some head units we can use the message which gets written after we release the SWC key after a short period of time.
- On button press log entry
This message will only stop the countdown and AppSwitcher is waiting for the next configured log entry.
Usually we configure a log message which gets written as soon as we push down the SWC key.
- Long button press log entry
AppSwitcher will return to home screen or close (cancel) the dialog.
If possible we configure a message which gets written when we release the SWC key after a long period of time.
What is DuraSpeed?
DuraSpeed is a proprietary tool from MediaTek restricting and closing(!) background apps and services to free memory and so to make it available for starting apps.
AppSwitcher can set the properties to turn DuraSpeed off in case you're struggling with closed services / apps and want to give back control to Android.
AppSwitcher dialog isn't shown
On some head units you have to provide permissions manually. According to my experience on a Junsun V1 pro (with MTK8259/MTK8257 CPU) the authorizations granted automatically.
1. Ensure that the AppSwitcher service is running. We should see the AppSwitcher icon on top of the status bar and a notification in the status bar.
2. Check if AppSwitcher has permission to appear on top of other apps. You can provide the authorization in "application settings".
3. On some head units AppSwitcher doesn't get authorization to read the Android log. In this case you have to grant authorization via ADB:
Code:
adb shell pm grant com.thf.AppSwitcher android.permission.READ_LOGS
How display dimming works
Screen dimming is realized by "painting" a semi-transparent overlay on top of the screen because we don't have the possibility to access display brightness on system level.
Some apps don't like to get overlayed and so Google PlayStore shows a warning message. AppSwitcher is pausing the overlay if Google PlayStore is the app in foreground.
If you're using an app which doesn't work well whiles it's overlayed, let me know.
What is Automate?
Automate is a powerful alternative to Tasker...
Automate for Android ⋅ LlamaLab
Create flowcharts that make your Android smartphone or tablet perform tasks automatically.
llamalab.com
...which allows to execute tasks, start apps, change settings, change connectivity (wifi, hotspot, Bluetooth,...) and much more.
Unfortunately our head units are killing the Automate service during sleep and not enabling it after reboot.
AppSwitcher can re-enable the Automate service and trigger an Automate flow.
thanks for sharing. for me it is very useful
ramig said:
thanks for sharing. for me it is very useful
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Thank you for your great feedback.
Added version 1.2
Added version 1.3
Added version 1.4.
Only minor changes but the UI bug was too painful for my eyes. (-:
Hi Thorsten,
thanks for this app.
This is exactly what I was looking for. A brilliant and creative idea to use the navi app as a trigger
Opteronix said:
Hi Thorsten,
thanks for this app.
This is exactly what I was looking for. A brilliant and creative idea to use the navi app as a trigger
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Thank you very much! After ~90 downloads I'm really happy to read such a great feedback.
Wish you good and safe rides with the app.
Hi Thorsten, I found your app through your reply in other thread regarding fyt. I test it on teyes cc3, it works as you describe. I assign the 3rd party dvr app to steering switch long press. However I wonder if next version could be expanded to not only replace navi app/button but other button/function as well, or when assigned button press it will cycle to different apps. And one more thing I’m pretty sure I downloaded the latest version of your app but the app info still showing version 1.3 instead version 1.4. Thank you for the app.